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Penthouse Variations (1-year) Right now

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

Penthouse Variations is a spin-off magazine of Penthouse that includes Reader's Letters, bondage or BDSM letters, reviews, etc. It also contain short pictorials and long stories about people who get tied up for a weekend or become willing sex slaves for there partner. Variations also have cover girls and will normally advertise sex toys and sex machines as well as the usual magic pill. Contents include S&M Letters, Wife Watching Letters, and Sex Toy Stories. Although many of the stories focus on couples, there are some that explore the thrill of the casual encounter. These wild and sensual stories have altered people's lives and will open your mind to the erotic possibilities that can exist.Get more detail about Penthouse Variations (1-year).

Lowest Price Click

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

I have been a fan of Cricket magazines since I first subscribed to Babybug when my daughter was a baby. She is now 3.5 years-old and I currently subscribe to Ladybug and Click. Ladybug takes off from Babybug in that it has stories and poems that are illustrated in full-color and the text is engaging for young and aspiring readers.

Click is a magazine for preschoolers and beginning readers who are curious about the world we live in - the magazine explores different themes in every issue, for e.g. transportation etc. The explanations are brief so kids will not get bored, and there are plenty of pictures and illustrations to capture young children's imagination. I found that when I took the trouble to sit with my daughter and discuss the concepts being explored in the magazine [asking leading questions, getting her response to the pictures, providing her opportunities to formulate her own opinions], the result was a rewarding session.

I would recommend Click for preschoolers and beginner readers. It is a great companion to Ladybug [which focuses on poems and stories] and both provide a good balance for children in terms of exposure to language and knowledge. The magazines are also ad-free, which is a great bonus!Get more detail about Click.

Low Price More

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

I love More Magazine. It has great articles, lots of worthwhile information and nice pictures.Get more detail about More.

Save World of Interiors

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

If you've been reading design magazines and catching home interiors stories over the years you might be closing the book and wondering what catalog house everyone's extracting their furnishings from. Every shot seems to be color coordinated to the nth and filled with flowers. Flowers! Flowers! "Cookie Cutter" for all price ranges doesn't begin to describe the conformity of the glossies right now.

Frustrated, and holding fond memories of browsing the shots of unique European estates in vintage magazines (Helene De Rothchild's dressing room!), I searched the web for WOI. Knew it was pricey but needed something real. Every month I've been rewarded with images from all over the world of the most fascinating rooms, gardens, mansions etc...that give untold inspiration and wonderment. What makes them so special is their individuality and home-owners who are unafraid to be exceptional in the true sense of the word. I marveled at a shot of a kitchen in Argentina. Tiny room, 2 old school chairs, a stone table, a window. No new fixtures, no crazy antiques. I puzzled until I understood that the editors saw the beauty of clean lines, airy simplicity and intentional composition. They had transported me to a different aesthetic leaving behind all snobbery. I asked for authenticity, lush photography, and exquisite cosmopolitan taste and...I got it. Thank you WOI.Get more detail about World of Interiors.

Cheapest The Advocate

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

Smart, entertaining, consise and picturesque. Really enjoy every issue. Covers latest gay news not in mainstream media, and addresses latest issues such as same-sex marriage and aids. Very relevant to our gay advocates, whether family, friends, or LGBT themselves. A+ is my grade. Excellent! Get more detail about The Advocate.

Cheap Wild Animal Baby

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:28:00 +0000

My 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter don't really care for this. It was given as a gift by Grandma and when it comes in the mail they are excited to get mail but they never want Mom to read it to them. Not a lot of information in them. Only a few sentences about a couple of animals and maybe 1-2 very easy short activity pages. They don't even care to look at it with me begging them. My daughter loves the sparkle world magazine and my son the Thomas magazine but this one they just have no interest in.Get more detail about Wild Animal Baby.

Buying Cruising World (1-year)

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

I have subscribed to Cruising World for well over 5 years. It is a wonderful magazine devoted to crusing and for those with the dream to go cruising. If your land-locked but someday want to cruise the ocean blue, subscribe to this magazine, read it cover to cover every month, look at the vibrant pictures and keep the dream alive.Get more detail about Cruising World (1-year).

Buy In-Fisherman

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

This was cutting edge years ago, but lately the magazine is repeating itself with old information. The art work is great and so is some of the info if you never read one before. There are a lot of advertisements for products that they offer in their online stores. There is nothing in these that is entertaining, little humor, lots of emphases on only production fishing and that take the fun out of it.Get more detail about In-Fisherman.

Purchase V Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

Just picked up the Spring '07 Issue with the most lovely Ms. Jackson on the cover and I can't help but love the magazine for no other reason then the cover and Her inside photo and article.
If you're a Janet Jackson fan you'll probably like this issue.
I am and I do.
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Order Sail

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

Good value for one's money (if you're into sailing)...Informative for all levels whether a beginner or a pro...even if you can only afford a Day Sailor or primarily interested in smaller boats (again good price!)...great pix of great boats & good articles...Get more detail about Sail.

Where To Buy Cricket

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

I was disheartened to read multiple reviewer's comments that it took several months for their subscription to arrive, and Amazon's own statement on the product page that it would take 12-16 weeks to ship. The Cricket magazine's own website ships at the same price as Amazon and promised 4 week delivery. I chose to order from their site instead.Get more detail about Cricket.

Shop For Pop Star

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

I personally think there are just better magizines than popstar.
unless you are REALLY desprate and have abloutley nothing to read than i guess sure pick up popstar. It filled with mostly poster and more stupid gossip for younger viewers like 9 year old.Get more detail about Pop Star.

Washington Post Weekly-National Edition

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

If I had access to but one periodical, this would be it. A meaningful weekly synopsis of world and national news, with thoughtful editorials, commentaries, and cultural and literary pieces. Thirty-nine pages that fill in what my local newspaper can't provide. I highly recommend it for those who are unable to access newspapers that truly inform.Get more detail about Washington Post Weekly-National Edition.

Boys Life Top Quality

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

This is my 9 yos first year of Cub Scouts (Webelos), and we were all very excited for this new opportunity. I went ahead and ordered Boys Life when I registered my son for scouts, looking forward to a monthly magazine that would reinforce the Scout values. I am very, very disappointed. The amount of advertising is disturbing. It seems that for every 1-2 pages of content there is an equal (if not more) amount of advertising. The few articles that I've read have been interesting, but not at the expense of over-exposure to pop culture and media. Shame on you, BSA, for failing to reinforce the values that your organization promotes during den and pack meetings. One look at this magazine, and the values I see promoted are consumerism and video gaming. This will be the last year that I waste $24 on this magazine. Get more detail about Boys Life.

Ebony This instant

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

Ebony magazine today is not your grandmother's magazine. It's actually very well-written and has lot of good ideas for improving your career, managing your money and understanding celebrity. I enjoy their lists of the "It women" and the "Cool Brothers." It's not just about Civil Rights anymore because, like all media, ebony changes with the times. It's very adult in focus and some of the stories are controversial. I"m glad they got rid of Housecall and created an expanded health section. I also like the careers page. All in all, good stuff.Get more detail about Ebony.

Mountain Bike Action Immediately

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

I'm not one of those downhill-at-a-45-degree-angle types, but I do have a vintage 1997 GT Aggressor hard-tail mountain bike, bought new back then, and I just can't let go of it. It's light CrMo frame is tough as nails, and the RST front shocks, Shimano Deore V-brakes, Deore rear derailleur, and Deore rapidfire shifters have never been replaced. It's now on its fourth gel seat, third set of pedals and second set of nubby Tioga Psycho tires.

Maybe one of the reasons that this bike has lasted is that it is kept maintained, and one of the sources that I use for tips is Mountain Bike Action, also known as MBA to MTB enthusiasts. For those new to the sport, MTB is an acronym for MounTain Biking, so now you know.

Some of their How-To articles are just common sense reminders, while others give us new food for thought. As an example, there was a 2005 article entitled "10 Ways To Stay Up In Sand" that offered some excellent tips on staying on the top of the granules, floating across the surface, and stay seated unless one hit a section of granular powder at speed.

Another that appeared in the summer of this year was "Top 11 Tire Tips by Kenda," which should be read by all cyclists in its entirety, especially for its common-sense tips on how to avoid tire pinch-flatting. If you don't have the issue, check their site online and see if it's not still there.

Their MTB news is generally interesting, and usually up to date. The bike tests are generally interesting, even if just for the information on how the current gear has improved... or dropped in quality. Of particular interest are their product reviews, which can cover anything from tools to gloves to hydration gear.

This magazine, along with Park Tool The Big Blue Book of Repair - 2nd Edition are all one could ask for in terms of keeping ones MTB in good shape, and my own aging bike is a good example of that. If you need a simpler bike repair reference The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes is an excellent choice, especially if you're trying to teach kids about bike maintenance, and it's now available in its expanded and revised 5th edition.

The venerable Bicycling magazine from Rodale has been around for many years, but its focus is more towards the road rider as opposed to the mountain biker. Rodale also publishes 'Mountain Bike' (subscription unavailable here as of this writing), but I'll personally give 'Mountain Bike Action' a slight edge for overall content. If you're looking for a publication with more "meaty" content, you may want to consider Dirt Mountain Bike Magazine, a true diehard downhill mountain bike magazine, but be prepared to pay a higher price for this 5-star publications.

Is MBA a perfect MTB enthusiast magazine? No, not by any means, for like most monthly publications these days, there are too many pages filled with advertising, and that's why I've rated it at 4-stars. But from the mountain biking magazines available at a somewhat reasonable price today, it's one of the best.Get more detail about Mountain Bike Action.

American Baby (1-year) Best Quality

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

I read several baby magazines and this by far was my favorite. Especially for the first time mothers. There's lots of questions during baby's first year of life and this magazine specifically addresses that age! It's a great gift to give to first time parents as well. Get more detail about American Baby (1-year).

Penthouse Letters (1-year) Get it now!

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:28:00 +0000

I never though this would happen to me......

I love this magazine. Not only because of the slick layouts, the great eye-candy, and willingness of the publisher to use models who don't have fake breasts, but for another reason entirely: I've had one of my experiences/stories published in this magazine a few years ago. I added enough tidbits about me and my sweetie to give my friends (who know both me and my GF) proof that I actually submitted the material.

I am sure that many of the stories are bogus, but not all of them are. I guess in some way that is journalistic integrity.

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Golf Tips Buy Now

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

If you are the type of golfer who wants to improve your putting, your swing, your choice of equipment, or anything else golf related, then Golf Tips is the magazine for you. This magazine, unlike other golf publications, dedicates almost all of its pages to improvement. Most every golfer wants to get better over time, and Golf Tips is one of the few publications available that focuses all of its contents on self improvement.

As far as the advice goes, Golf Tips is a good magazine and it tries to cover several different aspects of the game in the same issue, so readers can find a relevant article that relates to their own problems. Maybe your problem area is putting. If it is, there is likely a putting article someone in the current issue. Another person might be having trouble perfecting his/her swing and if so, there are plenty of helpful articles that include diagrams so readers will know exactly what to do.

Other magazines include diagrams to illustrate proper maneuvering of the hands and body when swinging a golf club but Golf Tips takes this a step further. It includes not only picture depicting the right way to do it, there are also pictures showing what not to do. With some of these, Golf Tips will make sure the casual reader knows which photo depicts the wrong way to swing by showing a red circle with a line through it (same symbol seen on certain traffic signs), superimposed over the picture. With an illustration like this, there will be no doubt in the golfer's mind what he/she is not supposed to do.

Overall, Golf Tips is a good magazine for someone whose primary interest is improving his/her game. There are other magazines that include some instruction on the game, but Golf Tips concentrates most all of its pages in this area. I prefer a more balanced golf magazine like Golf Digest but I can see how Golf Tips could come in handy. The advice is written like a pro, and it covers something about many different problems in each and every issue.
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Twist Order Now

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

Long lead time for the orders. After few weeks time I am still waiting to get the first issue...Get more detail about Twist.

BBC History Magazine Decide Now

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

I too recently subscribed to BBC History Magazine through Amazon and had no problems. It's a colorful magazine full of interesting and lively articles and stimulating ideas. Indirectly, I also see BBC History Magazine as a kind of travel magazine. There are lots of historical places I want to check out after reading a few issues. Highly recommended!Get more detail about BBC History Magazine.

Spider Right now

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0000

My grandchildren love these magazines. It is one gift that I can give that I know they will enjoy. Their mom reports of the smiles on their faces when they get them in the mail. Get more detail about Spider.

Lowest Price Burda World of Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:27:00 +0000

I have bought this magazine for years. I love the designs and I like having all the patterns with the magazine. This magazine includes many sizes, Misses, Plus, Children, Men and Crafts. On the patterns, you have to remember to add the seam allowance.Get more detail about Burda World of Fashion.

Low Price Maximum Fitness

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:27:00 +0000

For guys who want to keep up with the latest in fitness, this magazine is the best. Just like the subtitle of the mag says, "No B.S." And they're true to their word. Get more detail about Maximum Fitness.

Save Biblical Archaeology Review

noreply@blogger.com (David Jone) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:27:00 +0000

Biblical Archaeology Review

This magazine is fantastic for Bible scholars & archeology buffs.
I recommend it for anyone who wants to know more of the history and culture of bible lands and people. I subscribed to it back in the 1980's & am glad to see its still around. I bought it as a gift.
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